Cincinnati, Ohio River

Paddle in Voyageur canoes on the Ohio River

Explore the Ohio River with Canoemobile! Wilderness Inquiry’s Canoemobile is a fleet of vans each with six, handmade, 24-foot Voyageur canoes, safety and paddle equipment, and a crew of outdoor educators. The centerpiece of the Canoemobile is integrated classroom and outdoor education experiences utilizing under-appreciated urban resources, especially urban waterways. Canoemobile programming and educational activities operate in collaboration with local, state, and federal partners. Enjoy the company of others, work as a team, and learn about the watershed in your backyard!

Travel, Terrain, Etc...

You will be paddling in 24-foot Voyageur canoes, following the river's shorelines. The Voyageur canoes hold 6-10 paddlers. They are stable boats, designed specifically for safe trips on big water. Paddling distance varies depending upon the route. It is active but not strenuous.

Wilderness Inquiry outdoor educators are experienced boat captains that provide paddle and safety instructions. One boat captain will be with each canoe to steer the boat, ensure safety, and facilitate a fun experience for everyone!

Program partners will lead land-based activities surrounding urban water topics. Youth will rotate among the activity stations and paddling in canoes.

For clothing and gear, it is important to consider the weather. Here is a list of suggested items: - Rain jacket/poncho (WI will have ponchos available) - Jacket or sweater - Shoes that you are willing to get a little dirty - Water bottle (WI will have drinking water available) - Hat to protect you from the sun and rain Optional items: - Sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses - Camera in a plastic bag to keep it dry - Day pack

A note about the itinerary: Our trips are real adventures in the outdoors. While we'll make every effort to follow the itinerary listed here, elements may change due to weather or reasons beyond our control.

Cincinnati was established on the Ohio River and at the confluence of the Licking River. The Ohio River is the largest tributary of the Mississippi River, flowing west from Pittsburgh to Cairo, IL. The Ohio River actually has a larger volume of water than the Mississippi at their confluence. The Ohio River is about 981 miles long with the Allegheny River flowing into it from upstream. The Ohio provides drinking water for over 3 million people.